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Agriculture And Agri-Food Canada: The Canadian Government\'s Department
of Agriculture and Agri-Food promotes the development, adaptation and
competitiveness of this sector through policies, programmes and services. A
\'one-stop\' electronic information service (ACEIS) at this address provides
up-to-date information across the agriculture sector.

Austin Energy Green Building Program : Welcome to Austin Energy's Green
Building Program. If you're a homeowner, renter or a member of the design and
building profession, we have information to help you design and build with health,
energy-efficiency and the environment in mind. The Austin Energy Green Building
Program is nationally known for expertise in "green" residential and commercial
construction

Australian Greenhouse Office: The Office has a range of programmes to
reduce Australia's greenhouse emissions in areas such as household action,
sustainable transport, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Biomasster - The Netherlands: gives an overview of activities in the
Netherlands in the area of bio-energy. Attention is given to the policy of
bio-energy, to institutes and projects, which deal with research and development
of bio-energy, and to the implementation projects in the Netherlands. / (added
09/2005)

Building Codes Assistance Project: The Building Codes Assistance Project
assists states in the development and implementation of statewide building energy
codes. A listing of state-by-state code and legislation is offered.

Danish Agricultural Council : The Council is the joint body representing
the main organisations of the farming industry in its dealings with the
Government, the Folketing, other industrial bodies and sections of the Danish
community, as well as internationally.

Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Epa) : The Danish Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) advises the Minister for Environment and Energy and
administers legislation on the environment. The aim is to prevent and combat
pollution of the water, soil and air.

Danish Technological Institute : The Energy Division provides services
that minimize energy consumption in buildings, industry and the transport sector
and develops the competitiveness of enterprises from the point of view of energy.

Department Of Trade And Industry (Dti): The Ministry responsible for UK
Energy Policy. Their Web Site contains many policy documents and statistics. The
on-line 'Energy in Brief' booklet of UK energy statistics is very useful. Check
out New Review the quarterly newsletter on UK renewable energy projects. Highly
recommended. / (added 09/2005)

Efficient Windows Collaborative: The U.S. Department of Energy's Windows
and Glazing Program sponsor the Efficient Windows Web Site. EWC members have made
a commitment towards manufacturing and promoting energy efficient windows. This
web site provides information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows,
descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for their selection and use. /
(added 09/2005)

Energy Conservation Center (Ecc): ECC contributes to the efficient use
of energy, protection of the global environment and sustainable development. The
site publicizes community-based energy conservation activities in homes and the
work place, includes information on energy conservation, survey results and energy
management training.

Environment Canada : Environment Canada is a science-based government
department committed to protect and conserve the environment, with priorities set
in the areas of climate change, clean air, clean water and preserving nature
itself.

Environmental Protection Agencey (Epa): Though they concern themselves
with every aspect of energy use, this federal web site offers a large amount of
information on energy for around your home or business. Since the EPA is a
regulatory agency, there is also a large amount of information given on for energy
standards and laws. / (added 09/2005)

Epa (Environmental Protection Agency): Though they concern themselves
with every aspect of energy use, this federal web site offers a large amount of
information on energy for around your home or business. Since the EPA is a
regulatory agency, there is also a large amount of information given on for energy
standards and laws.

European Union: This is the official climate change web site of the
European Union, outlining Europe's approach to this issue.

Federal Energy Management Program: The FEMP initiated the You Have the
Power Campaign, which helps agencies reach their energy-saving goals by raising
awareness of energy efficiency activities at federal agencies. This web site
spotlights the energy saving work of agency personnel and provides material for
energy awareness campaigns.

Fonds Français Pour L'environnement Mondial (Ffem): The FFEM was set up
to encourage efforts to protect the global environment in developing countries. It
is working in connection with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and provides
grants to investment projects related to the greenhouse effect.

Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC): The IREC’s mission is to
accelerate the sustainable utilization of renewable energy sources and
technologies in and through state and local government and community activities.

Iowa General Assembly: This is the official web site for the state's
lawmaking authorities. The General Assembly consists of Iowa's Senate and House of
Representatives. Featured here are Iowa's codes, laws, agencies, legislators and
past and pending legislation.

National Association Of State Energy Officials (Naseo): NASEO is a
nonprofit organization whose membership includes energy officials from the state
energy offices and affiliates from private and public sectors. NASEO is the state
energy officials' Washington voice on national energy issues. Their web site
features daily news updates and a listing of updates of legislative committee
activities. / (added 09/2005)

National Conference Of State Legislatures: The NCSL web site provides
personalized, comprehensive access for state legislators and legislative staff to
NCSL information and reports, plus the ability to search more than 500,000 state
documents encompassing legislative policy reports, current and past legislation,
state statutes and 50-state surveys. The site also gives public users access to
many NCSL reports, meetings schedule and is a gateway to state legislative sites.
NCSL print publications can also be ordered.

Nrel (National Renewable Energy Laboratory): USA's leading center for
renewable energy research, NREL is developing new energy technologies to benefit
both the environment and the economy. This site includes a useful section on the
fundamentals of renewable energy.

Ocean Energy Resources: This website serves as the only comprehensive
on-line source of information on the myriad of federal and state laws and
regulations which affect the licensing and sitting of ocean energy projects in the
United States as well as the sale of power from those projects to electric
utilities and consumers.

Opet Home Page: Organization for the Promotion of Energy Technologies -
European Network aiming to promote the wider use of new and innovative energy
technologies

Oregon Department Of Energy: offers a little bit of everything. Find out
about all the different state programs to help finance energy upgrades. There’s a
story on the roots of the energy crisis. Warning: you need the latest version of
Acrobat Reader to view some of the pages (anything with a .pdf extension).

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Epa) : The Danish
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises the Minister for Environment and
Energy and administers legislation on the environment. The aim is to prevent and
combat pollution of the water, soil and air.

The
Tribal Energy and Environmental Information Clearinghouse (TEEIC) provides
information about the environmental effects of energy development on tribal lands.
The site includes information about energy resource development and associated
environmental impacts and mitigation measures; guidance for conducting
site-specific environmental assessments and developing monitoring programs;
information about applicable federal laws and regulations; and federal and tribal
points of contact.

World Renewable Energy Congress / Network (Wrec / Wren): WREN is a major
non-profit organization registered in the United Kingdom with charitable status
and affiliated to UNESCO, the Deputy Director General of which is its honorary
President. It has a Governing Council, an Executive Committee and a Director
General. It maintains links with many United Nations, governmental and
non-governmental organisations.

Wrec / Wren (World Renewable Energy Congress / Network): WREN is a major
non-profit organization registered in the United Kingdom with charitable status
and affiliated to UNESCO, the Deputy Director General of which is its honorary
President. It has a Governing Council, an Executive Committee and a Director
General. It maintains links with many United Nations, governmental and
non-governmental organisations.